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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,375.22, 2,062.69 and 388.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,375.22, 2,062.69 and 388.01 is: 581.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,375.22 : 2,062.69 = 388.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,375.22/2,062.69 = 388.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,375.22x = 2,062.69 × 388.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,375.22x = 800,348.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 800,348.53/1,375.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 581.98

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